The Cruise of the Midge (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)By Michael Scott
Length24h 24m
About this audiobook
The Cruise of the Midge is a vivid nautical romance of the early nineteenth century, carrying readers through Caribbean waters alive with storms, privateers, colonial outposts, and the volatile encounters of empire. Written in a brisk, episodic style rich in sea-language, comic digression, and melodramatic incident, the book belongs to the tradition of maritime fiction associated with Frederick Marryat, yet its atmosphere is darker and more tropical, shaped by the anxieties of slavery, commerce, and naval power. Michael Scott, a Scottish writer who spent significant years in Jamaica as a merchant, drew directly upon his experience of West Indian life and Atlantic trade. His familiarity with colonial society, shipboard routine, and the dangers of tropical navigation gives the narrative its unusual density of observation. Like his better-known Tom Cringle's Log, this work reflects both the fascination and the moral ambiguities of Britain's imperial presence overseas. This book is recommended to readers interested in maritime adventure, colonial history, and nineteenth-century prose fiction. It offers excitement, humor, and documentary richness, while also inviting modern reflection on the world that produced it.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length24 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 27, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9Table of Contents (pt. 1)
2VOLUME 1
10Table of Contents (pt. 2)
3Table of Contents (pt. 1)
11Table of Contents (pt. 3)
4Table of Contents (pt. 2)
12Table of Contents (pt. 4)
5Table of Contents (pt. 3)
13Table of Contents (pt. 5)
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6Table of Contents (pt. 4)
14Table of Contents (pt. 6)
7Table of Contents (pt. 5)
15Memorable Quotes
8VOLUME 2
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